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Then why isn't there a notice ?
They went to their stores to get one . Here they come with it now !
They went to their stores to get one . Here they come with it now !
But look at them ! They've forgotten about the wet cement and they're walking across it to put up the notice !
Have you made up your mind about not going back to your hometown after graduation ? Where else would you go ?
I would try to land a job in Beijing . I just want to go to one of the big cities .
I would try to land a job in Beijing . I just want to go to one of the big cities .
why ?
why ?
many say more development opportunities can be found there .
many say more development opportunities can be found there .
that's true . Beijing is the political , economic and cultural center of the entire country .
that's true . Beijing is the political , economic and cultural center of the entire country .
and there're higher salaries there .
and there're higher salaries there .
well , that's true , but living expenses are also higher in big cities .
well , that's true , but living expenses are also higher in big cities .
I've considered that . I'll share an apartment with others to save the rent , and the cost of living won't be too much for only one person .
I've considered that . I'll share an apartment with others to save the rent , and the cost of living won't be too much for only one person .
one person ? How about your girlfriend ?
one person ? How about your girlfriend ?
oh , we had to break up because she didn't want to float around in Beijing . She insisted on working in her hometown and having a stable life .
oh , we had to break up because she didn't want to float around in Beijing . She insisted on working in her hometown and having a stable life .
sorry to hear that . It seems you have sacrificed a lot to work away from home .
sorry to hear that . It seems you have sacrificed a lot to work away from home .
sure have . I want to offer my parents a better life ; so , I'll have to work very hard .
sure have . I want to offer my parents a better life ; so , I'll have to work very hard .
I admire you . Good luck !
Do you think Tom will be elected president ?
No , I think Harry will get it .
No , I think Harry will get it .
Let's make a bet on who gets it .
Let's make a bet on who gets it .
OK , loser buys pizza tomorrow night .
Do you believe that classified ads in the newspaper are the most effective way to search for a job ?
No , I don't think so . I think the Internet would be better .
No , I don't think so . I think the Internet would be better .
OK , but I am going to look at the want ads in this newspaper first .
OK , but I am going to look at the want ads in this newspaper first .
well , there is no doubt that many people have found jobs through the want ads in the newspaper .
Do you remember John from head office ?
Yes .
Yes .
Have you heard what happened to him ?
Have you heard what happened to him ?
No , what ?
No , what ?
He had his car stolen . Actually he was kidnapped while he was in the car .
He had his car stolen . Actually he was kidnapped while he was in the car .
What do you mean ?
What do you mean ?
Well , apparently , he was just getting into his car-he'd parked it in one of those underground multi-story things-he was just getting in and suddenly three guys with guns opened the back doors of the car and got in .
Well , apparently , he was just getting into his car-he'd parked it in one of those underground multi-story things-he was just getting in and suddenly three guys with guns opened the back doors of the car and got in .
Crikey . Where did this happen ?
Crikey . Where did this happen ?
In Taichung , I think .
In Taichung , I think .
Oh , right , I hear they have a lot of this kind of problem down there .
Oh , right , I hear they have a lot of this kind of problem down there .
Really ? Well , anyway , they pointed their guns at him and said , you know , keep calm and drive out . ... we don't want to hurt you ... we just want your car .
Really ? Well , anyway , they pointed their guns at him and said , you know , keep calm and drive out . ... we don't want to hurt you ... we just want your car .
So what happened ?
So what happened ?
Well , he drove out , and when he got to the booth to pay the attendant , he pretended to have an epileptic fit , you know , to scare the thieves away . The attendant was no help at all , even though the guys were holding guns in plain view , he did nothing .
Well , he drove out , and when he got to the booth to pay the attendant , he pretended to have an epileptic fit , you know , to scare the thieves away . The attendant was no help at all , even though the guys were holding guns in plain view , he did nothing .
That's terrible .
That's terrible .
Yes , makes you think , doesn't it ?
Yes , makes you think , doesn't it ?
So what happened next ?
So what happened next ?
Well , he kept on pretending to have a fit , so they freaked out and just ran away .
Well , he kept on pretending to have a fit , so they freaked out and just ran away .
Well , he sure was lucky .
Well , he sure was lucky .
I'll say .
I need to stop eating such unhealthy foods .
I know what you mean . I've started eating better myself .
I know what you mean . I've started eating better myself .
What foods do you eat now ?
What foods do you eat now ?
I tend to stick to fruits , vegetables , and chicken .
I tend to stick to fruits , vegetables , and chicken .
Those are the only things you eat ?
Those are the only things you eat ?
That's basically what I eat .
That's basically what I eat .
Why aren't you eating anything else ?
Why aren't you eating anything else ?
Well , fruits and vegetables are very healthy .
Well , fruits and vegetables are very healthy .
And the chicken ?
And the chicken ?
It's really healthy to eat when you bake it .
It's really healthy to eat when you bake it .
I guess that does sound a lot healthier .
I ’ Ve got a new boss .
Oh , what ’ s he like ?
Oh , what ’ s he like ?
Well , he ’ s got dark hair and brown eyes .
Well , he ’ s got dark hair and brown eyes .
Yes .
Yes .
And a white sports car .
And a white sports car .
Um , that ’ s good .
Um , that ’ s good .
Yes , but he ’ s got a wife and 3 children as well .
Good morning ! I am a new comer in our office .
Good morning ! Welcome to our office !
Good morning ! Welcome to our office !
Nice to meet you ! My name is Grace Williams .
Nice to meet you ! My name is Grace Williams .
Nice to meet you too ! I am Peter Smith .
Nice to meet you too ! I am Peter Smith .
Today is my first day at work !
Today is my first day at work !
Well , hope you will enjoy your first day ! Just ask me if you need any help .
Well , hope you will enjoy your first day ! Just ask me if you need any help .
Thank you . It's very kind of you .
Thank you . It's very kind of you .
You are welcome .
Come in , please .
Good afternoon , Mrs Smith .
Good afternoon , Mrs Smith .
Good afternoon . Have a seat , please . You are Mr . Sun ?
Good afternoon . Have a seat , please . You are Mr . Sun ?
Thank you . Yes , I am Dunlin .
Thank you . Yes , I am Dunlin .
I have read your resume . I know you have worked for 3 years . Why did you choose to major in mechanical engineering ?
I have read your resume . I know you have worked for 3 years . Why did you choose to major in mechanical engineering ?
Many factors led me to major in mechanical engineering . The most important factor is I like tinkering with machines .
Many factors led me to major in mechanical engineering . The most important factor is I like tinkering with machines .
What are you primarily interested in about mechanical engineering ?
What are you primarily interested in about mechanical engineering ?
I like designing products , and one of my designs received an award . Moreover , I am familiar with CAD . But I can do any mechanic well if I am employed .
I like designing products , and one of my designs received an award . Moreover , I am familiar with CAD . But I can do any mechanic well if I am employed .
Why did you decide to apply for this position ?
Why did you decide to apply for this position ?
Your company has a very good reputation , and I am very interested in the field your company is in .
Your company has a very good reputation , and I am very interested in the field your company is in .
What do you think determines an employee's progress in a company such as ours ?
What do you think determines an employee's progress in a company such as ours ?
Interpersonal and technical skills .
Interpersonal and technical skills .
We have several applicants for this position . Why do you think you are the person we should choose ?
We have several applicants for this position . Why do you think you are the person we should choose ?
I have the abilities , qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert , for example I have three years experience in designing products and I got leadership experience while serving the college student union as president .
I have the abilities , qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert , for example I have three years experience in designing products and I got leadership experience while serving the college student union as president .
That sounds very good . How do you see your career development ?
That sounds very good . How do you see your career development ?
After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management . I want to become a supervisor in your R & D department .
After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management . I want to become a supervisor in your R & D department .
Have you anything to ask about the job ?
Have you anything to ask about the job ?
Yes . Do you offer any opportunities for further study ?
Yes . Do you offer any opportunities for further study ?
Yes . If you undertake additional courses , provided these are approved , and you complete them successfully , you can claim back part , quite a large part , 75 % of the costs you incurred . Not just the fees , - traveling and other expenses too .
Yes . If you undertake additional courses , provided these are approved , and you complete them successfully , you can claim back part , quite a large part , 75 % of the costs you incurred . Not just the fees , - traveling and other expenses too .
That's fine .
That's fine .
Anything else ?
Anything else ?
No .
No .
Well , thank you very much , Mr . Sun . I'll let you know the result of the interview as soon as possible . Goodbye .
Well , thank you very much , Mr . Sun . I'll let you know the result of the interview as soon as possible . Goodbye .
Thank you , Mrs . Smith . I do hope the answer will be favorable . Goodbye .
Excuse me . Do you know where I can find a pay phone ?
There is one around the corner .
There is one around the corner .
Can I make an international call from that pay phone ?
Can I make an international call from that pay phone ?
Yes , but you have to get a phone card first .
Yes , but you have to get a phone card first .
Where can I get a phone card ?
Where can I get a phone card ?
You can get one in the grocery store over there .
You can get one in the grocery store over there .
Oh , I see it . Thank you .
Do you hear what happened to Sally ?
No , what ?
No , what ?
She had to go to the hospital .
She had to go to the hospital .
Why ?
Why ?
She passed out in class . Seems she hadn't eaten anything in days .
She passed out in class . Seems she hadn't eaten anything in days .
Why on earth would she do that ? You mean that she intentionally did not eat any food for days ? That's crazy !
Why on earth would she do that ? You mean that she intentionally did not eat any food for days ? That's crazy !
Yeah , but that's what she did .
Yeah , but that's what she did .
I can't believe that there are girls who are willing to do that to their bodies . And all for a certain look .
I can't believe that there are girls who are willing to do that to their bodies . And all for a certain look .
Well , it's not just the girl ’ s fault . It's also society's fault - magazines and ads that show - thin models all saying , It's in to be thin . It's hard for them not to listen .
Well , it's not just the girl ’ s fault . It's also society's fault - magazines and ads that show - thin models all saying , It's in to be thin . It's hard for them not to listen .
True , but there are limits . Being thin is one thing ; starving oneself to death is another . No one forces them to do this .
I think I may try to eat a little better .
I changed my diet recently , and I eat a lot healthier now .